Richard Vinson

Richard Elton Vinson, 87, passed away on the afternoon of March 9, 2019. He was born November 9, 1931, in Wolf Point, Montana to Elton and Dorothy (Mosleth) Vinson. He was the third of five children.

Dick graduated from Troy High School in 1950. He served in the United States Navy from November 30, 1950, to September 30, 1954. Dick married Kay Louise Miller on February 9, 1955, in Libby. He worked at both the Libby and Troy Lumber Mills. In Libby, he worked at the maintenance department and spent 43 years in service of the company. Grandpa Dick was a kind family man. He could frequently be found with a smile on his face in the company of many grandchildren.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife of over 55 years, Mrs. Kay L. Vinson. His wife passed away on Sept. 1, 2010. He was also preceded in death by father Elton Vinson; mother Dorothy Vinson; brother Verle Vinson; and sister Harriet Welch.

Dick is survived by son Richard “Mick” Vinson; daughter Melody Johnson; brother Dale Vinson; sister Marilyn Vinson; six grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.

A party to celebrate his life is being held Saturday March 23, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Libby, Montana.